Fig. 3: Scope of boronic acidsa.
From: Passerini-type reaction of boronic acids enables α-hydroxyketones synthesis

Reaction conditions: a1a (0.2 mmol, 1 equiv), 2a (0.3 mmol), 3 (0.36 mmol), and CHCl3/pH = 8 buffer (7:3, 1 mL) under an argon atmosphere for 24 hours unless otherwise specified. b1 (0.2 mmol, 1 equiv), 2a (0.3 mmol), 3 (0.36 mmol), and DCM/pH = 8 buffer (7:3, 1 mL) under an argon atmosphere for 24 hours.